Isn't that what we all want? Sharp tools to get the work done with high efficiency and maximum FUN. Just to remind everyone, including some of us who may be confused, the practice schedule is the same as it has been since the start of summer:
Every day, 4:00 p.m., Makiki Park, Monday through Thursday. There are exceptions with Saturday shooting practice and occasional Sunday afternoons, but there is no stopping us from working on our game Monday through Thursday consistently.
Sometimes the work produces instant results. Sometimes, it doesn't happen immediately. Ultimately, there is no substitute for repetition of fundamentals. We do a lot of fundamental work, particularly with shooting, and some old habits are sometimes very hard to break. But we keep working, keep tweaking and keep drilling. I love the sound a basketball that hits nothing but net. That hasn't changed since I started playing almost four decades ago.
Beyond everyday drills, there's always more. As a shooter, you should always be ready to do the deed. Launch. All net. It's more than a refined skill. It's a MENTALITY. If you aren't consistently prepared to catch and shoot and make 3-point shots all day and night, you won't be a true shooter no matter how much you practice. It's about having that consistent, opportunistic attitude. If you lack that desire to shoot the ball, you will blend in with the rest of the contented, average players and teams.
To be a true player, you have to want success. You have to want the chance to knock down every 3-pointer available. Hesitation is not the way. So work on the mentality as often as you work on your skills. It's OK to beat another team by as many points as possible. You can let your skills show in a game while still demonstrating good sportsmanship. You can be friends after the game. Until then, attack. Be smart.
He who hesitates ... loses.
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